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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.87, 1,313.98 and 578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.87, 1,313.98 and 578.97 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.87 : 1,313.98 = 578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.87/1,313.98 = 578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.87x = 1,313.98 × 578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.87x = 760,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,748.43/951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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